Why Choose the Lovato BFK0910A024 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK0910A024 is a three-pole contactor for power factor correction, specifically designed for switching capacitor banks in industrial electrical systems. Part of the Lovato BFK09 series, it incorporates limiting resistors to manage the high inrush currents associated with capacitor switching.
This contactor features a 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and provides a maximum IEC AC-6b operational power of 7.5 kvar at 400 V. Its dedicated capacitor-switching design makes it suitable for automatic power factor correction equipment where reliable and repetitive capacitor bank switching is required.
The BFK0910A024 combines a 25 A conventional free-air thermal current with a 690 V rated insulation voltage and 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage. Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides installation flexibility for power factor correction panels and industrial distribution equipment.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction and capacitor switching.
- 7.5 kvar IEC AC-6b operational power at 400 V.
- 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial control circuits.
- Integrated limiting resistors for capacitor switching applications.
- Three-pole configuration with a built-in 1 NO auxiliary contact.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for flexible panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK09 power factor correction contactor series.
- Three main poles.
- 7.5 kvar rated operational power at 400 V in AC-6b duty.
- 24 V AC coil operating at 50/60 Hz.
- 25 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith at up to 40 °C.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 1 NO built-in auxiliary contact.
- Power terminals provide IP20 protection when properly wired.
- Mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction contactors are designed to switch capacitor banks used to compensate for reactive power in electrical installations. Capacitors can produce substantial inrush currents when energised, so the BFK0910A024 incorporates limiting resistors specifically for this demanding switching application.
With AC-6b ratings across common industrial voltages, a dedicated capacitor-switching design and a built-in auxiliary contact, the BFK0910A024 provides a practical solution for automatic power factor correction panels and industrial electrical distribution systems.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor banks.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Electrical distribution boards.
- Industrial installations using 24 V AC control circuits.
- Capacitor switching applications up to 7.5 kvar at 400 V.
